Dr. Braden completed her medical training at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and residency, and fellowship at the University of Washington.  Prior to psychiatry, she worked in public health as a medical epidemiologist.

Dr. Braden enjoys the breadth of psychiatry but has a particular interest in mental health problems in individuals with chronic pain and other chronic medical conditions, and those in recovery or in treatment for substance abuse.  She has also been involved in research focused on chronic pain and mental health.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family.